The perfect European city for New Year’s Eve with outdoor event, river cruise, famous nightclub and €86 flights

Take a look at the European city that has been named the best in the world to celebrate New Year’s Eve – with Ryanair flights from Dublin.

Berlin is a historic place with a long and often tragic past, full of fascinating stories and buildings.

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But in the modern world, Berlin has a reputation as a party city and the good nightlife capital of the continent.

The bustling city is home to unique nightclubs, chic bars and even racy experiences.

It’s the perfect place to celebrate the New Year with friends or family.

And it’s only two hours from Ireland if you fly from Dublin Airport.

This makes it a great place to visit for a short weekend in the city, or even for an overnight stay just to ring in the New Year.

Budget airline Ryanair offers flights to the city’s main airport, Brandenburg, in New York for €86.

Berlin is known for having very cold weather in winter, so vacationers should keep this in mind when packing.

Temperatures can reach zero degrees in December, even during the day.

But cold weather is just an excuse to pack away all the fabulous winter pieces you own.

Of course, those hoping to start NYE off with a bang will be looking for vibrant nightlife.

Fortunately, the German capital is known for this and is full of party leaders.

Some clubs and bars are hosting special New Year’s Eve events with tickets available online.

The most iconic place to check out is Berghain, a huge club that has hosted some of the world’s most famous music stars.

The nightclub is known for being the darkest nightclub in Berlin and has over 30 different DJs playing on the big night.

They are hosting a legendary 52-hour New Year’s Eve event that will take place across four venues.

It begins at 11:59 p.m. on December 30 and continues until January 2.

The exclusive club has an all-black dress code, perfect for New Year’s Eve.

But those hoping to dance the night away should know that the club is extremely popular and can be difficult to get into.

Look for tickets online before you go and arrive early to avoid lines.

For families looking for something a little more low-key, why not celebrate the New Year in the city’s famous citadel?

There, visitors will find numerous activities for young and old, against a backdrop of lights on the emblematic building.

The citadel offers musical and artistic performances as well as ice skating and face painting for children.

And the area is one of the best places to be when the big fireworks show starts.

Berlin’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are a staple of the city’s celebrations and are popular with locals and tourists alike.

Although they light up the entire sky above the city, the citadel and the famous Brandenburg Gate are among the best places to observe them.

The Brandenburg Gate hosts one of Europe’s largest open-air festivals, with a massive countdown to midnight.

It attracts the biggest crowd in town before the fireworks and continues until late in the morning.

It hosts musical performances by popular artists on a huge stage and rings in January 1 with DJs until the early hours of the morning.

Another unique way to witness the festivities is to enjoy the comfort of a riverboat on a water cruise.

The Spree River runs through the town and river cruises are a popular attraction all year round.

But on New Year’s Eve, the experience is even more special as you admire views of the illuminated city and fireworks above your head.

Some cruises offer food while others offer drinks such as Prosecco and cocktails.

And Berlin’s world-famous Christmas markets will still be open on New Year’s Eve, so you can still enjoy the festive spirit.

Known worldwide as one of the best, there are many markets around Berlin.

They house stalls and shops as well as food and drink, rides and major attractions.

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